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Hyundai Motorsport gave Adrien Fourmaux and Alex Coria an early Christmas present by signing the young French duo to drive a third i20 N in all 14 rounds of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship next year. Fourmaux, who endured a torrid debut in Rally1 in 2022, stepped back into a Rally2 car in 2023 […]
Fourmaux, after a challenging debut in Rally1 in 2022, chose to drive a Rally2 car in 2023 to regain confidence and improve his skills before returning to top-tier rallying in 2024 with M-Sport Ford. During the exciting 2024 season, the Puma driver stood out by earning five podium finishes, showcasing his talent. Hyundai was reportedly reconsidering their strategy of rotating third car drivers earlier in the year. Fourmaux expressed his excitement about joining Hyundai Motorsport for the 2025 season, highlighting it as a significant opportunity for growth. Hyundai Motorsport President Cyril Abiteboul praised the contributions of the previous drivers and confirmed Adrien and Alexandre as part of the team for their strong 2024 season, highlighting the need for consistency and stability for the upcoming challenges. Hyundai is focusing on a formidable lineup of Thierry, Ott, and Adrien for the competitive 2025 rallying season.
